CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $119
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 24.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $119 (3754%)
Insurance Median: $79 (2492%)
Cash: $119 (3754% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (2492% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2392%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $3 - $8 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $129 95%
Cigna $3 - $88 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $3 - $87 95%
Molina $3 95%
Paramount $3 95%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $3 95%
Primetime Health Plan $3 95%
Summacare $3 95%
The Health Plan $3 - $104 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 95%
Valor Health Plans $3 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $3 95%
Ambetter / Centene $6 189%
Caresource $6 189%
Amish Aid Community Plan $73 2303%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $73 2303%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $73 2303%
Clarity $76 2397%
Jp Farley $76 2397%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $79 2492%
Immergrun $79 2492%
Sunrise Plain Communities $79 2492%
Aultcare $87 2744%
Healthsmart $103 3249%
Ohio Health Choice $103 - $142 3249%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $111 3502%
Beech Street $126 - $142 3975%
Ohio Preferred Network $126 - $142 3975%
First Health $131 4132%
Century Health Network $134 4227%
Private Healthcare System $136 4290%
Configurenet $142 4479%
Fortified Provider Network $142 4479%
Multiplan $142 4479%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals